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[Snow Songs] Classic winter tunes themed around snow. Snow songs that touch the heart.

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A style that keeps updating my favorites while loving mainstream and hit songs. I have experience writing articles for outlets like Utaten. Since I discovered music as a student, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. 2000s J-POP and 2010s K-POP were my youth, and I’m also loosely into jazz and R&B. I enjoy good music across genres with a “good is good” mindset. Thanks to my past work environment (and its influence), I listened to a lot of classic rock and kayōkyoku, which may have broadened my tastes. At RAG MUSIC, I mainly cover K-POP. I focus on reviews that emphasize feelings people can relate to, and on editing aligned with local pride and hit potential. Thank you!

Snow, a symbol of winter, has a certain romantic allure and is a theme often featured in songs.

The sight of snow falling silently and piling up, or a landscape blanketed in pure white, evokes a beautiful image, doesn’t it?

You might also think of its connection to winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.

This time, we’ll spotlight songs about snow—perfect winter tunes to enjoy precisely because the season is so cold!

Despite the chill of the snow, there are plenty of songs that will warm your heart.

[Snow Songs] Classic Winter Tunes with a Snow Theme: Snow Songs That Touch the Heart (81–90)

Before the snow meltsdoriko feat. Hatsune Miku

[Snow Miku] Before the Snow Melts / doriko feat. Hatsune Miku [SNOW MIKU 2016]

Before the snow melts — doriko feat. Hatsune Miku

A song posted on Niconico on January 8, 2016.

It was used as the theme song for the 2016 Hokkaido Support Character Event.

It’s a lively pop song in which Hatsune Miku sings about the romantic feeling of falling in love in a snowy white townscape.

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Snow FireworksRappubito

Yukihanabi

Snow Fireworks Rapper

Rappubito, who draws attention with rap arrangements of anime and game songs.

Active mainly on the internet, he released the album “RAP MUSIC” in 2009, which includes the track “Yuki Hanabi” (Snow Fireworks).

The song portrays two lovers gradually growing apart as they go about their everyday lives, matching perfectly with the chorus that paints a scene of snow scattering.

The ethereal piano tones and his aggressive rap create a striking contrast.

Be sure to listen to this track that evokes the image of fragile, beautiful snow.

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snowNakanomori BAND

[MV] Nakanomori BAND / Snow (full ver.)

Setchū no Mori BAND

A winter song that moves the heart with its shimmering, ringing guitar tones.

It’s a track by the girls’ band Nakanomori BAND, who were hugely active in the 2000s, released in 2007 as their seventh single, “Isobravo/Yuki.” The sound arrangement conveys a chilly atmosphere, which is part of its appeal.

That might make it sound cool and aloof, but it’s actually down-to-earth and catchy.

I think it will especially resonate with students.

Also recommended if you’re looking for a song to cover with your band!

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snowNaomi Chiaki

Yuki ~ Uta Chiaki Naomi (Japan Record Award Winner)

Yuki Chiaki Naomi

Naomi Chiaki, who debuted in 1969 and has created timeless classics, sings a poignant snow-themed ballad titled “Yuki” (“Snow”).

The song was originally the B-side to Mimi Hiyoshi’s 1986 single “Kitasabou,” which Naomi Chiaki later covered.

It portrays a dramatic moment in a woman’s life.

Though little is explicitly stated, the story seems to be that she visits her ex-lover’s apartment only to find he is already living with a new partner.

The way the song mirrors her emotional state with the falling snow is masterfully done.

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snowflakeEri Kitamura

[MAD] Kitamura Eri – Yukihana (Nightcore)

Yukika Eri Kitamura

This is the B-side track to Eri Kitamura’s sixth single, “Mon,” released on November 9, 2011.

It was used as the theme song for a fantasy anime.

It’s a pop song that conveys a feeling of falling snow piling up in the heart and bringing a sense of calm.

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snow-cappedChiharu Matsuyama

snow-capped

Snow-clad Chiharu Matsuyama

A song by Chiharu Matsuyama that beautifully portrays the stillness of winter.

Set against the snowy landscapes of Hokkaido, it sings of parting from a loved one and the hope of reunion.

Its delicate lyrics and deeply emotive vocals resonate in the heart.

Released in 1978, this work is included on the album “Arukitsuzukeru Toki” and has been cherished by many fans for years.

It’s especially recommended for the cold, snow-covered season.

Listen in a warm room while gazing at the snowy view outside the window, and you’ll be fully immersed in the world of the lyrics.

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[Snow Songs] Winter classics themed around snow: Moving songs about snow (91–100)

I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Kohmi Hirose

Kohmi Hirose – I Want to Fall in Love Until the Slopes Melt (Official Video)

I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt — Hirose Kohmi.

A heart-pounding song that passionately sings of winter romance.

Set on a snow-covered ski slope, it portrays the fervent feelings of two people in love.

This work is memorable for Kōmi Hirose’s soaring vocals and its intricate melodic lines.

Released in December 1995, it was used as the theme song for a film of the same name and in commercials for Alpen.

It sold about 385,000 copies and reached No.

6 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It’s a recommended track for those who yearn for romance in the snowy mountains or dream of love in winter.

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